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Doctors often advise exercising your brain to stay sharp but stretching your brain might be the better description.

New research breaks down the potential impact of playing a free online brain game. Here's what experts say about it.

Some 2.3 million U.S. adults over 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. Whether it’s due to ...

Share on Pinterest Could creative pursuits, such as playing a musical instrument, help delay brain aging? Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images Past research shows that engaging in creative activities ...

How quickly do we perceive whether a person we are interacting with is clever or predictable? Be it in a game, a conversation or a negotiation, we constantly infer what others are thinking and size up ...

Just like muscles grow stronger with exercise, the brain can also be trained and improved through challenge, rest, and healthy habits. According to neuroscience research, mental abilities such as ...

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I'm working to overcome brain fog by embracing stand-up comedy, music, and dance to enhance my memory and mental clarity.

Children get annual checkups with a pediatrician to determine if they are thriving. This is done by assessing if their height and weight are progressing at expected rates. But how do we measure ...

Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults older than 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. And whether ...